Section: US & Canada
Germany, France Call For Curb In Ukraine Cease-Fire Violations, Russia’s Return To JCCC
Germany and France have urged all sides involved in an increase in cease-fire violations in eastern Ukraine to stop their actions and implement already agreed moves because there is no alternative to an exclusively peaceful settlement of the conflict. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
US to Sell Lethal Weapons to Ukraine
The U.S. is providing Ukraine with lethal weapons, in an effort to help the country with its fight against Russian-backed separatists in the eastern part of the country. The U.S. State Department said in a statement Friday that the decision to provide Ukraine with “enhanced defensive capabilities” is in keeping with the “effort...
US appeals court denies stay of transgender military ban
WASHINGTON — A federal appeals court in the District of Columbia on Friday refused the Trump administration’s request to put a hold on a requirement that it allow transgender people to enlist in the military starting on Jan. 1. Start your day with the news you need from the Bay Area and beyond. Sign up for our new Morning Report newsletter....
Russia: US weapons will only fuel fighting in Ukraine
The U.S. decision to provide Ukraine with lethal weapons will only fuel hostilities and raise casualties from the conflict in the country’s east, Russian officials and lawmakers warned Saturday. The … Click to Continue » …read more Source: The News...
Russia: US weapons will only fuel fighting in Ukraine
German Chancellor Angela Merkel and French President Emmanuel Macron are urging both sides in eastern Ukraine to live up to cease-fire agreements amid a recent upswing in clashes between Russia-backed separatists and Ukrainian forces …read more Source: ABC...
Russia says US-supplied weapons will escalate war in Ukraine
MOSCOW – The U.S. decision to supply weapons to Ukraine is dangerous as it will encourage Kiev to use force in eastern Ukraine, Russian officials said on Saturday. The U.S. State Department said on Friday the United States would provide Ukraine with “enhanced defensive capabilities” as Kiev battles Russian-backed separatists in the eastern part...
American-made lethal weapons heading to Ukraine, U.S. officials say
Ukraine will soon have more lethal American-made weapons to help it fight Russian-backed separatists. …read more Source:...
Ukrainian interpreter accused of spying for Russia participated in Trudeau talks
OTTAWA — The government of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau prides itself on its close ties with Ukraine. Canada has signed a free-trade agreement with Ukraine, it is providing 200 soldiers to train their Ukrainian counterparts, and it recently decided to allow sales of automatic weapons to Ukraine’s army. So it is unlikely Trudeau was...
Germany, France Call For Curb In Ukraine Cease-Fire Violations, Russia’s Return To JCCC
Germany and France have urged all sides involved in an increase in cease-fire violations in eastern Ukraine to stop their actions and implement already agreed moves because there is no alternative to an exclusively peaceful settlement of the conflict. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
Russia: US weapons will only fuel fighting in Ukraine
The U.S. decision to provide Ukraine with lethal weapons will only fuel hostilities and raise casualties from the conflict in the country’s east, Russian officials and lawmakers warned Saturday. The … Click to Continue » …read more Source: Miami...
